A UK school is hosting a lunchtime darts club after students pestered teachers to start one due to their love for Luke Littler.
The PE department at the John Warner School, in Hoddesdon, UK, set up the event after year eight pupils got hooked on the idea earlier this year.
This is just another example of the effect 17-year-old Littler is having on the world of darts – having recently featured on the cover of Forbes for its 30 under 30 edition.
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Hayley Wood-Thompson, head of year 13 and PE teacher at the school, was at the forefront of making the club happen.
With help from the director of studies, who purchased the dart boards and oches off Amazon, it became a reality on 7 April.
The club takes place in a spare room located in the sports centre at the school, as reported by Need To Know.
“The student’s voice asked, so the PE department delivered,” said Hayley Wood-Thompson.
“Never underestimate the power of young role models in sport.
“Luke Littler’s rise caught the attention of our students and now darts club is on our lunch extra curricular programme.
“We have a very passionate group of year eights who have been requesting since Christmas, which is our reason for the new club.”
Lovers of the sport have reacted strongly to the news of darts being introduced to school clubs.
Andrew Smith stated: “These will be great for kids who don’t like sports as part of their daily routine, great idea.”
Mark Bray added: “Helping students with their maths as well.”
Emmanuel Goldstein said:” That’s brilliant!”
Dan Thompson stated: “Big fan of this, inspiring a generation.”
James Pryer said: “This is incredible.
“Imagine double PE on a Friday afternoon and you and your mates are chucking arrows.”
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